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This economist says ‘degree inflation’ is hurting the American job market
Many college graduates struggle to find a job and why employers are increasingly requiring college degrees (or higher) from job applicants. One economist says cutting government funding for education could help fix the problem.
It’s Not All Bad: Stories From Past Guests Who’ve Escaped Unemployment
After losing their jobs, some Americans have been able to rebuild their careers after slight adjustments to their job descriptions. Donovan Marsden works in computers. He lost his job and took another job at significantly less pay. But then he was laid off from that job as well. Now he’s making as much money as he […]
Listeners Respond: Do You Like Your Job?
Last week, we asked Takeaway listeners what they thought about their jobs. Many callers are unemployed or take jobs they dislike just to pay the bills. But several listeners told us that they love their work – and they aren’t the cushy, glamorous jobs you might expect. Joining us to talk about their jobs are […]